Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
William Henkel
Observation Date:
December 20, 2020
Submitted:
December 20, 2020
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Heather Meadows - Bagley Lakes

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4200
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Under Grandmas Hut
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Baker Mountain Guides AAIRE 2 Course. Traveled on terrain less than 35 degrees. We saw evidence of rollerballs and fresh glide cracks formed overnight, however, we found the wet loose problem to be less than expected as a result of the freezing levels staying lower overnight.

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